Impel® Rods
Impel Rods are easy, low-cost and EPA approved as a decay protection
and prevention system for wood. They have an appearance similar
to glass rods and are available in a variety of sizes for a wide
range of applications. Impel Rods are molded from fused; water-diffusible
borates which are internationally recognized as an effective and
well established wood preservative. Borates also effectively
control
termites, carpenter ants, a variety of beetles, and many other
wood boring insects. They are user friendly and environmentally
acceptable.
Borates are highly toxic to fungal decay and many insects at concentrations
that are not poisonous to humans or other mammals. Impel Rods
are
an important part of System Three Resins’ EndRot
System for
wood rot repair. For more details about the EndRot System, read
our Wood Restoration
page.
Recommended Uses:
Use Impel Rods in all areas where wood is exposed to moisture. These
high exposure areas include: Flooring and Foundation Systems. The
greatest risks for decay are at exposed wood end grain and at wood
joints where moisture is more readily absorbed than on side surfaces.
Other areas of concern are where joists rest on block piers; at
band sills around dirt-filled porches; at untreated deck headers;
and at foundation sites near chimneys. Window and Door Framing:
Anywhere weathering of paint and exposure has occurred especially
at the bottom of windows and doors is at risk of decay. Exterior
Steps, Porches and Decking: Install Impel Rods in posts, rails,
wood ends, joints and trim. Roof Trim and Facia: Facia boards supporting
gutter systems and soffits are especially vulnerable to decay attack.
Also protect areas where trim is in contact with skylights, vents,
chimneys and where excessive moisture is common. Roof and Attic:
Install Impel Rods where leaks have caused water damage to support
members and rafters. Log Construction: Impel Rods should be installed
wherever logs are not protected from the elements. Poles and Posts:
Install Impel Rods where moisture may cause decay; especially in
building and foundation poles; and farm and residential fence posts.
Installation of Impel Rods is an important preventative step in
System Three Resins’ EndRot System for wood rot repair.
Application:
Impel Rods are placed into holes drilled in wood at key locations.
As the Rods dissolve, the borate preservative migrates to areas
of highest moisture and concentrates where wood is most susceptible
to decay. If the wood dries the Rods stop diffusing. The residual
preservative remains in place. When the moisture content rises
the Rods resume diffusion. Depending upon conditions of moisture,
Impel Rods need not be replaced for years. A chart included
in each package that shows recommended rods sizes and spacing
for each type of installation. There are three easy steps to
installing Impel Rods:
- Drill appropriate sized holes to accommodate the predetermined
number and size of Impel Rods required.
- Insert the suitable
size and number of Impel Rods into the holes.
- Seal the holes
with treated wooden dowel, wood filler (like SculpWood) or
caulk. Paint if desired.
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Package
Sizes:
1/4 x 1/2" – 6 Rods
1/4 x 1/2"– 24 Rods
1/3” x 2 5/8” – 24 Rods
1/3” x 1” – 24 Rods
1/2 x 2” – 12 Rods
1/2 x 4” – 12 Rods
3/4 x 3” – 12 Rods
Available colors:
Water white solid rods
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Comments:
For health and safety information concerning this product, please
refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product. Click
here for the MSDS section of our website
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System Three, RotFix, SculpWood and EndRot are registered trademarks
of System Three Resins, Inc., Board Defense is a registered trademark
of Incide Technologies, Inc., IMPEL Rods is a registered trademark
of Chemical Specialties, Inc. |
